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English
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Etymology
French, literally nobility obliges

Noun
noblesse oblige#French|oblige

1. the honourable, benevolent obligation that is the supposed responsibility of those of high rank

Usage notes
Often used ironically or pejoratively.

Category:French derivations

fr:noblesse oblige
ja:noblesse oblige

• 2007-06-03 14:09 - RobotGMwikt - robot Adding: [[ja:noblesse oblige]]

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